Lost Ember

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 10 out of 70

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  1. linosia
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Great game if you love animals and story

    In short: 9 out of 10 Pros: Beautiful graphics, ability to posses different animals, good-written story, fine soundtrack Cons: minor glitches (you can finish the game without problem, though), not great optimization for PC (mine is ultrabook with intel hd), at chapters 1-3 (out of 7) it's hard to find where to go. So: if you love animals    Great game if you love animals and story

    In short: 9 out of 10

    Pros: Beautiful graphics, ability to posses different animals, good-written story, fine soundtrack

    Cons: minor glitches (you can finish the game without problem, though), not great optimization for PC (mine is ultrabook with intel hd), at chapters 1-3 (out of 7) it's hard to find where to go.

    So: if you love animals and walking simulators — then grab it right now!
    Maaayyybe with some discount (fully worth price of pre-order — 20$, but not worth full 30$ in current state).

    Overall I enjoyed this game :)    … Expand
  2. Pattyboi
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    this has one the most beautiful art styles of any game I've played before, even with its low overall graphics it looks stunning with the beautiful scenery, vegetation and animals.
    all the game play mechanics contribute to each other very well and give the game an overall feeling of freedom and polish. the story is where it slightly falls behind, the underling universe and plot are    this has one the most beautiful art styles of any game I've played before, even with its low overall graphics it looks stunning with the beautiful scenery, vegetation and animals.
    all the game play mechanics contribute to each other very well and give the game an overall feeling of freedom and polish. the story is where it slightly falls behind, the underling universe and plot are brilliant and the story of your character that you relive is very interesting and relatively unique, however the voice acting inst top quality (as expected from a relatively indie company, they haven't got Sean bean) and due to the overall lack of dialogue i do feel the characters and emotional build up kinda fall flat. however where it falls short in direct story telling it more than makes up for in visual story telling, the massive quite intact upper class home help create the clear divide between the upper class and the run down empty homes of the lower class, which are the focus of the first few chapters. another thing that it falls short on that isn't the games fault is the camera, sometimes you are forced into an almost first person view in small areas that is very off putting and don't help with the immersion or atmosphere the game is going for, also in your wolf form the camera becomes surprisingly unwieldy and you can struggle with minute movements. however this is to be expected from a 3D 3rd person game where you can be of many different sizes and can overall be avoided with general knowledge of how not to move your character.
    also the wombats are adorable.    … Expand
  3. Dudidude
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    This Game has so much atmosphere. The story gives me goosebumps and I love the design and the cute details ❤️
  4. okcool1983
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed the five hours of the game together with a buddy. We played straight though.
    The game is a very unique experience with an its focus on navigation and exploration with the different animals. The game has some really awesome moments and the multiple control scheme are engaging and interesting. The story is solid but it's not really my cup of tea - I prefer the fun of the    I really enjoyed the five hours of the game together with a buddy. We played straight though.
    The game is a very unique experience with an its focus on navigation and exploration with the different animals. The game has some really awesome moments and the multiple control scheme are engaging and interesting. The story is solid but it's not really my cup of tea - I prefer the fun of the gameplay and the vast level hubs with its beautiful vegetation. After their debut mobile game, Lost Ember is a big step in the development of this young team.    … Expand
  5. dullaz
    Nov 4, 2020
    5
    Очень скучная игра. Неудобное управление. Плохая оптимизация. Хоть игра и проходится за 4 часа, меня в нее вообще не тянет играть. В 2к разрешении выдает 30-40 фпс на высоких, на ультрах вообще фризы присутствуют фризы( i3-7100, 1050 Ti, 8 gb)Очень скучная игра. Неудобное управление. Плохая оптимизация. Хоть игра и проходится за 4 часа, меня в нее вообще не тянет играть. В 2к разрешении выдает 30-40 фпс на высоких, на ультрах вообще фризы присутствуют фризы( i3-7100, 1050 Ti, 8 gb)
  6. choba
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Lost Ember is a truly beautiful game with a story that even brought a tear to my eye at one point or another! Absolutely recommended!
  7. wkjjb
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    First off, you have to take your time with this game. There is nothing to be gained from this game by rushing. It isn't an action game, and the puzzles are light but this game is more about the experience. It is an introspective game and relatively small, but in a way the amount of thinking it wants you to do based on the narrative could have you looking back at your time with LostFirst off, you have to take your time with this game. There is nothing to be gained from this game by rushing. It isn't an action game, and the puzzles are light but this game is more about the experience. It is an introspective game and relatively small, but in a way the amount of thinking it wants you to do based on the narrative could have you looking back at your time with Lost Ember time and time again as you face challenges in you day to day life.

    The music is great, the dialogue is mostly good and the performance has occasional stutters and frame drops, but generally the whole thing hits well, and is worth the short few hours of time you will spend with it.

    Lost Ember is a little on the pricey side in terms of game play, although the art and music quality justifies the price tag overall.

    TL:DR
    This game will not appeal to the hand on thrill ride gamer; but hits the right notes for those who are willing to take a little time to embark on a casual introspective journey of exploration.    … Expand
  8. CptFlowers
    Dec 4, 2019
    6
    It's not a terrible game, but as a fan of Journey, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter etc, i can't recommend this. Level design is kind of lazy, lot's of copy-pasting, animations are clunky, overall feel of the game is unpolished, even unfinished. Playing as a bird sounds amazing, but what's the point when you can't even fly UP? Tons of immersion breaking invisible walls. Also, this is more ofIt's not a terrible game, but as a fan of Journey, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter etc, i can't recommend this. Level design is kind of lazy, lot's of copy-pasting, animations are clunky, overall feel of the game is unpolished, even unfinished. Playing as a bird sounds amazing, but what's the point when you can't even fly UP? Tons of immersion breaking invisible walls. Also, this is more of a personal nitpick, but i just can't stand the narrator. There is no other way for me to describe his voice but annoying. It's probably something personal, lol.… Expand
  9. doenermitscharf
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    Great game. Awesome visuals. Love the soundtrack. Not completely through yet, but what I have seen so far is great.
  10. atypick
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Great game overall

    The Story telling is amazing.

    Children will like to switch from animal to animal.
    Adults with get the real meaning of the story.

    The game Is fairly quick and easy but there is a tone of collectible to find on the map + the landscape are just stunning.

    Great job from the guys at Mooneye. it was worth the wait :D
  11. Janhanken
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    The First time I cried from a video game. The story and beautiful design is a 10/10.
  12. Rezzi
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    This is an awesome game. In this game, the nice thing is that you can choose how you will play, quickly or slowly enjoying the views. The game prompted me to tears, and that says a lot. Recommended for playing
  13. Muyrka
    Apr 8, 2020
    6
    The idea is good, pretty landscapes. But the plot is very cliche and everything is very slow. World is limited by invisible walls, textures are glitching. Long cinematics where nothing is happening.
    This game could be 9/10 if they would've hired proper screenplay writer.
  14. therealdeal90
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. This made me cry, beautiful game of the stature of Journey and Abzu. A 10/10 game if Ive ever seen one
  15. Cyber_Angel
    Jul 31, 2022
    7
    Beautiful and touching story with some annoying bugs, beatiful music that often does not play for some reason and lost of pointless collectibles. A flawed gem. It had me in tears by the end.
  16. zNeverSleeping
    Nov 23, 2019
    8
    O jogo é lindo..

    Mesmo que não seja um jogo necessariamente voltado a minha idade, é difícil não se impressionar com alguns aspectos, como a direção de arte, ost, gráficos, o trabalho de áudio como um todo. A gameplay é bem simples, eu definitivamente colocaria meu filho - se eu tivesse, pra jogar esse game. Nota 8.
  17. LaLaLander
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    There are some scenes in Lost Ember that make the game unforgettable. The voice of the narrator is charming and the ending had an unexpected twist. I'm kind of lacking the words to describe this experience! Just a beautiful journey!
  18. Shado
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    First time I cried when playing a game. Lost Ember is beautiful, clever, and extremely emotional. It's incredible what this small team managed to create. Right now, there are some technical issues but that's not what I'm playing games for. I am looking for unique experiences and Lost Ember is as unique as it can get.
  19. allezgracefully
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    one of the best games i have ever played. it is relaxing in the sense of there is no health, allowing you to explore and enjoy the atmosphere the creators worked so hard to create. the story is amazing, and nothing as i would expect. the characters are beautiful, and the way the story is explained is one of the best i’ve seen. my only issue is i was not able to play it in its full glory,one of the best games i have ever played. it is relaxing in the sense of there is no health, allowing you to explore and enjoy the atmosphere the creators worked so hard to create. the story is amazing, and nothing as i would expect. the characters are beautiful, and the way the story is explained is one of the best i’ve seen. my only issue is i was not able to play it in its full glory, as it is buggy and doesn’t look as beautiful once the settings are put down (i did this because i don’t have a gaming computer, so i needed to gain some frames by losing some details) if you keep this in mind (and have an actual gaming computer) then this is a great idea to get if you enjoy a relaxed mystery story with a gorgeous landscape.… Expand
  20. Ajax2k9
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    The game is fun and worth playing, however there isn't much to do. Very beautiful and the level design is superb, but lacks in story.
  21. ReviewYak
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    This game has adorable graphics and a truly moving storyline that perfectly compliments the animal traversal gameplay and the beautiful soundtrack. This game had me tearing up more than once.

    Also you can be a wombat, which is super neat.
  22. FirstSpawn
    Jun 13, 2021
    6
    Я конечно люблю животных и даже очень, но на мой взгляд игра не достойна таких супер отзывов. В ней не удобное управление, собирание трофеев не увлекает и графика, даже в данном жанре слабовата. И из-за всего этого, я не смог продолжить прохождение дальше 3-ей главы, хотя развитие сюжета и музыка были мне приятны.Я конечно люблю животных и даже очень, но на мой взгляд игра не достойна таких супер отзывов. В ней не удобное управление, собирание трофеев не увлекает и графика, даже в данном жанре слабовата. И из-за всего этого, я не смог продолжить прохождение дальше 3-ей главы, хотя развитие сюжета и музыка были мне приятны.
  23. briiiz
    Oct 2, 2022
    5
    在第一眼看到这个游戏的时候很容易被他优秀的美术风格吸引，雕塑般的画风可以说相当独树一帜，可是实际上手游玩后会发觉因为建模质量较低没能很好的发挥美术的长处，角色操作手感欠佳，且并没有对关卡设计十分上心，没有发挥动物附身这个系统的上限很多地方仅仅是在一个障碍口前放上你需要的动物罢了，剧情方面起初会有些期待，但是很快会被僵硬的语音和演出整的昏昏欲睡在第一眼看到这个游戏的时候很容易被他优秀的美术风格吸引，雕塑般的画风可以说相当独树一帜，可是实际上手游玩后会发觉因为建模质量较低没能很好的发挥美术的长处，角色操作手感欠佳，且并没有对关卡设计十分上心，没有发挥动物附身这个系统的上限很多地方仅仅是在一个障碍口前放上你需要的动物罢了，剧情方面起初会有些期待，但是很快会被僵硬的语音和演出整的昏昏欲睡
  24. o1nk
    Jul 26, 2023
    6
    История - норм.
    Визуального стиля своего особо нет, все впечатления портит кривая анимация животных, пустота окружающего мира и неприлично огромные локации с тупым, линейным прохождением.

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#100 Best PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. GamingTrend
    Jan 13, 2020
    80
    Lost Ember ties a fun, original gameplay concept to an enjoyable, if a bit unremarkable, story. It will feel too thin for anyone approaching it looking for any amount of challenge, but if you’re willing to just enjoy the journey and let the story wash over you, Lost Ember is a singularly enchanting experience.
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  2. GameSpace
    Dec 20, 2019
    90
    I enjoyed every moment of Lost Ember, and when I stopped playing, I just wanted to get back in the game and wander around more and find more of the memories. The way the wolf and ember’s stories interweave is also touching and drew me into the world. It’s only about 6 hours long, depending on how much time is spent exploring, but it’s a great focused adventure game.
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Dec 19, 2019
    75
    Lost Ember is a very relaxing and intriguing walking simulator that follows a special wolf that can possess many other animals. Despite the numerous bugs that the game shows, it´s an enjoyable (but brief) adventure.
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